3/3/18 - The volunteers were out on Saturday morning for a vehicle flipped on 315. There were no injuries

Laflin Fire handles 2 crashes on Snowy Sunday

2/4/18 The Engine and Car handled a overturned auto with reported entrapment on I81 in Laflin. The patient was self extricated upon arrival. While enroute the 152CAR found a car into the bridge wall at 84 lumber, 152 split crews and the CAR stayed at that call until Jenkins PD arrived. There were no injuries.

Laflin Fire called to Heavy Entrapment Rollover on I81

01/30/2018 At 0601hrs, box 5281 was sent to Interstate 81 North at MM172.8 in Laflin for a reported vehicle accident, possibly a vehicle rolled over and down an embankment. Engine’s 152 (Laflin) and 148 (Jenkins) arrived simultaneously and Laflin Chief 152 found a pickup truck on its side that had gone off the road, up a 20ft embankment before going airborne and traveling a total of 210 feet before striking a tree. The operator of the vehicle was heavily entrapped which prompted command to add an additional heavy rescue from Pittston Twp. Companies from Laflin, Jenkins Twp and Pittston Twp worked for a total of 38 minutes to complete the extrication of the heavily entrapped occupant who was then transferred to the care of Medic 2. Units cleared after approx 90 minutes. Thank you to Pittston Twsp and Jenkins Township Rescue Companies for the assist.

New Rescue makes first call on way to Laflin

1/26/2018 Rescue 1 made its Laflin Borough debut this afternoon on Rt.315 in Laflin. While Chief.Malvizzi and Rescue Chief Reinard were bringing our new heavy rescue home, a report of a 4 vehicle accident came in on Rt.315 in the borough. Engine 1 responded and was soon joined by Rescue 1 as it entered town. In the coming weeks, R1 will be receiving plenty of TLC including tool mounting, and a fresh paint job to bring her up to speed with our other apparatus.

Greater Pittston Medic 29 Hit Head on in crash on Rt 315

1/18/18

This note from the GPRA : We received a call tonight that no emergency service agency ever wants to hear - a crash involving our own. Earlier this evening, Medic 29-B was involved in a serious crash on Route 315 in Laflin. We are happy to report that our members are doing reasonably well under the circumstances. With that said, to say the crew’s efforts were heroic is an understatement. Without any regard for their own injuries, our GPRA crew tended to the patient that was being transported and the occupants of the other vehicle. Moreover, there was a massive response of off duty GPRA personnel both to the scene and the hospital. When we say we are a family, its not lip service. We give our unending thanks to the many emergency service agencies who came to our aid (most without waiting to be called) including Laflin Fire Department, Hughestown Fire and EMS, Jenkins Twp Fire, Pittston Twp. EMS, Plains Medic 2, Trans Med Medic 10 and CHEMS Medic 38, and the multiple police agencies. Last but not least, our Pittston City Fire and Police brethren, who left a funeral detail to come to our crew’s aid. Much love, thanks, and respect to all. Finally, we offer our thoughts to the other involved parties.

Laflin Engine assists Bear Creek at fully involved Structure Fire

01/10/2018 The Engine responded to a well involved structure fire on Velma Ln in Bear Creek Twp this morning. The Engine crew assisted with defensive fire attack operations fire before returning.

Laflin Fire Starts Year with Working Job in First Due On Main Street

01/02/2018 Run: 18-002 The Volunteers begin 2018 with first due job:

Just before 1400hrs, the first alarm assignment was struck to Main Street in Laflin for the reported structure fire, potentially caused by the homeowner attempting to thaw pipes. Engine 152 arrived on the scene within 4 minutes of dispatch to find smoke showing from the rear. Eng.152 laid a line from the hydrant while the Engine Lieutenant completed a 360. Lt.Boos found fire in the rear outside with potential extension into the residence and stretched an exterior line. As additional resources were arriving, Laflin and Hughestown Engine Companies stretched a second and third line to the interior where heavy fire was found in the kitchen and bathroom area. Responding units had the fire out within 20 minutes of arrival containing it to just the rear of the home. All companies cleared after approx 4 hours. Great work to all of our mutual aid companies !

Laflin works rollover crash in Plains Twsp on I81

12/09/2017 Incident #7 for the volunteers today brought the Engine and Car back to Interstate 81 for a vehicle rollover. The crash was found in Plains Township and had no injuries.

Icy Conditions Keep the Volunteers Busy

12/09/2017 The Engine and Car assisting Jenkins Twp with additional crashes on Pittston Ave/Old Mill Road during Saturday’s snowfall. 5 crashes happened within minutes on ice covered Pittston Ave. Original call came in as a crash at the Oblates.

Engine and Chief called to 3 simultaneous crashes on I81

12/09/2017 The Engine and Chief handled 3 separate MVA’s and a unresponsive patient in a vehicle all within an hour’s span on Interstate 81 during the morning’s snow squall.

Just
after 1900hrs, the first alarm was dropped to Oakwood Drive in Laflin
Borough for the working fire. The Fire Command unit with the Chief and
Engine 152 arrived in 2.5 minutes from dispatch reporting working fire ,
fire showing in the rear patio area and began stretching a line. The Chief notified companies of possible entrapment. The Engine crew split its
duties designating 1 crew to an exterior line in the rear while a
2 man crew entered the building for a search. Within minutes,
the first victim was removed by the search team from 152 Laflin. 148
Jenkins Twsp Engine had arrived and laid in and setup a water supply to
Laflin Engine 152 who had 2 lines in operation. Second victim was
removed 3 minutes later then 3rd approx 4 minutes later by search crews
from 143 Hughestown. Ladder 167 from Plains went to work laddering
side A and ventilating front of structure. 148 crews laddered and
ventilated side c in rear. The fire was extinguished within 25 minutes.
Excellent job by the responding paramedics from Medic 29 and Medic 2 that worked tirelessly on
scene and enroute to the hospital on the victims pulled from the
building. Paramedics were able to revive 2 brothers after being
pulled from the building transporting them to Geisinger Wyoming Valley
where the 12 year old brother passed in the emergency room , his brother
was flown to a burn center in Philadelphia where he passed away several days later. Pa State Police have ruled
the fire as intentionally set and a suspect is in custody with homicide and arson charges filed.

Tuesday 10/24/2017 Volunteers run second Working Fire of the day:
Just before 11pm , the first alarm companies were struck to US Green Fiber
in Laflin for the commercial building fire. Chief.Malvizzi was first
arriving establishing the command reporting smoke showing and a working
fire inside. Engine 152 arrived and went to work stretching the setback
line with high rise packs to begin knocking fire inside machinery and
duct work inside. 148 engine supplied 152 e1 with water and it's crews assisted in fire control. Engine 143 grabbed an additional water supply in the rear and also stretched a line to assist the Laflin crews while Chief 143 handled operations command. Plains Truck handled the ventilation duties.

Crews operated for approx 2 hours before returning.

Working Fire in the 128 Exeter District

Tuesday 10/24/17 Shortly after midnight, the Engine and Car were requested as
part of the initial alarm to Wyoming Ave in Exeter for a reported
structure fire with possible entrapment. The Engine arrived as soon as
the first attack line was entering the building and the crew was
initially tasked with completing a primary search of the second floor
apartments. After the search was complete, the crew went to work
assisting with fire attack and overhaul. AC.Malvizzi was tasked with
Operations Command inside the fire floor. Crews cleared after approx 3 hours.

Rollover Crash while 152 crews were assisting at Jenkins Crash

10/15/17

While the Engine was assisting Jenkins Twp with a vehicle vs.pole
outside 84 Lumber on Rt.315, the volunteers were alerted to a vehicle
rollover with entrapment approx 1 mile from their location in Jenkins to
Laflin Boro. Car 152 was first arriving reporting a vehicle on its
roof with the operator confined inside the vehicle. Engine 1 arrived on
scene and quickly stabilized the car and assisted EMS with the
extrication. Patient was in the hands of EMS within 5 minutes. Station 143 assisted.

Rollover Crash on 315

9/29/17 Engine’s 152 and 148 were sent to a single vehicle rollover
with reported entrapment on Rt.315 in Laflin. E152 was
first arriving finding a single vehicle on its roof with the occupant
still inside. The patient was extricated within 10 minutes via removing
both passenger side doors and transported to Geisinger Medical Center
with minor injuries.

Early Morning Crash on Main

9/10/17 Crews were called to a MVA, vehicle hit guardrail and continued to intersection accross fom Lower park on Main Street in Laflin - Engine 1, Car 1 and the Chief responded

152Car called to Wyoming Boro

8/25/17

Car 1 responded as a special assignment request to assist Wyoming Boro
with a confirmed dwelling fire. Car 1 arrived quickly behind first
arriving units and assumed the accountability duties while the
additional crew went to work with the west side companies. Units operated for approx 3 hours before returning.

Laflin Engine 152 - 1992 Pierce sold to Lake Ariel Fire Dept

8/21/17 - Tonight the members and officers from the Lake Ariel Fire Dept picked up Laflins 1992 Pierce Engine. Good luck to Lake Ariel Fire with your new vehicle and stay safe.

11 vehicles burn in Salvage Yard in the 148 Jenkins Twsp

08/15/2017

Just before 2am, Engine 152 responded as part of
the 1st alarm assignment to Acton Technologies in Jenkins for the
reported building fire. Eng.148(Jenkins) arrived to find an unknown fire
in the salvage yard across the street. Engine 152 laid 1000' of LDH
from the hydrant to supply Eng.148 who had lines in operation. 152
crews assisted Jenkins and Pittston City units extinguish a total of 11
vehicles that were well involved. Companies operated for approx 2 hours
before returning.

For the third straight year Laflin Fire was invited to Troop P Camp Cadet to do a vehicle rescue demonstration. Thanks to PSP Troop P for having us back year after year.

Laflin Paid Driver Passes Away

7/30/17

Early
this morning, we learned the unfortunate and unexpected news of the
passing of Laflin Borough Paid Engineer/Paramedic Scott Zimmerman. Scott
served as a Paid Firefighter/EMT in Laflin in the early 2000's before
continuing his career as a Firefighter/Medic in Virginia before
returning to the area and once again becoming a member of our force
earlier this year. Scott was also a full time Paramedic with
Commonwealth Health EMS. Scott, thank you for your service to not only the Borough of Laflin, but all other communities you have served.

RIP brother, we've got it from here.

Laflin Rescue 152 sold to Sandyston Fire , Sandyston NJ

7/15/17 Rescue 1 has taken its final ride through Laflin:

The Sandyston Volunteer Fire Department in New Jersey were in Laflin
this afternoon accepting the pickup of the former Rescue 152, a KME/GMC
Mini-Pumper/Rescue. Good luck, stay safe, it's served us well; but our
ever expanding rescue capabilities have required us to look for
something... "heavier"! Stay tuned!

Easter Bunny visits Laflin

4/8/17 The Easter Bunny was escorted thru Laflin Borough in a parade of all the Laflin Fire vehicles. Members then joined the bunny for the after party at St Maria Goretti Church. Shown left to right from row is Casey Kovaleski , the Ester Bunny, JP Reinard, Joseph and Jonathan Andrews. Back row Joe Campbell, Marty Michaels, Noelle Kovaleski, Marc Malvizzi , Marc Malvizzi Jr, Joe Boos, Jamie Andrews

Laflin Fire places it's "New" E-ONE Typhoon Pumper in Full Service

Laflin Fires "New" 2002 E-ONE Pumper is now in service.

"New" Engine 152 responds to first "Job"

4/1/17 The Engine and Chief B run RIT assignment into area 13:

The Engine and Chief B were requested as 2nd due Special Service this
morning to Meadow Run Road in Bear Creek Twp for a reported Structure
fire. The crew of 6 operated as the RIT Team securing utilities and
preforming the 360 before being sent interior to assist with overhaul
and some hot spots. Units operated for approx 2.5 hours before
returning. **This was also the first run for the "new" Engine 152! **

Engine assists at working job in Wilkes Barre Twp

3/17/17 - The Engine handled its second working fire of the day assisting Wilkes
Barre Twp late last night for a well involved residential fire. Crews
operated for approx 3 hours before returning.

Laflin Fire works vehicle fire at Oblates

3/17/17 - Laflin Fire was called to a working vehicle fire at the Oblates on 315. The engine and car handled with help of Jenkins Engine.

Rescue and Chief work Rollover with Ejection

3/9/17 On an Early morning call for the Rescue and Chief, they were sent to
Interstate 81 South in the borough for a 1 vehicle accident unknown
injuries. While responding, units were advised of vehicle rollover with a
patient ejected. R152 arrived first with a van in the ditch from the
rollover with 4 total patients and 1 on the ground thrown from the
vehicle. 3 station 152 EMT's responding with R1 took over patient care and assisted Regional
Medic 29A with transport for ejected patient. All occupants transported to area trauma
centers with Medic 2, Medic 29B and Commonwealth Ambulance. Engine 148 also assisted with patient care, provided scene lighting and traffic control.

Laflin Fire takes delivery of their "new" 2002 E-ONE Typhoon Pumper

Fire Department members on 3/4/17 traveled to Lewistown Pa for their "new" 2002 E-ONE Typhoon Pumper. Unit will replace our 1992 Pierce Pumper. Unit is planned to be in full service by April 1st.

Engine 152 on working job in WB Twsp

2/15/17 Volunteers Work 2nd Alarm Job: Engine 152 was brought in on the 2nd alarm assignment to Pulaski Street
in Wilkes Barre Twp for the working structure fire. E152 was tasked to
work with members from Plains Twp and Hanover Twp on division 2 knocking
large bulks of fire and opening up void spaces before the fire went
defensive. Crews operated for approx 3 hours before returning. **photo courtesy of Brad Artley Photography

Laflin Fire handles vehicle under tractor trailer

Run #17-00301/04/17Evening Pin Job for the Volunteers: Just before 7pm, Rescue Co.152 was sent to Rt.315/Pittston Ave in the Borough for a vehicle crash, vehicle under a semi trailer with reported entrapment. Rescue 152 signed on with a crew of 4 within 1 minute being immediately advised of heavy entrapment with traumatic injuries to the single occupant. Crews went to work stabilizing both the passenger vehicle and semi trailer while stretching the tools for extrication fromboth Rescue 152 and Engine 148. Complete Door removals were done on both sides of the vehicle along with removals of part of the headrests and available sections of the roof. With the assistance of Jenkins Twp and Medic 2, the patient was removed from the vehicle and in EMS care in 14 minutes from the initial call to 911. The patient is listed in critical condition at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center. Fantastic work by all involved for the quick, efficient and safe extrication from the gruesome crash.

Working Structure in the 1st due

12/30/16

Laflin Volunteers make quick work of 1st due Job:

Shortly after 10am, the Structure assignment was struck for Main Street in Laflin for the reported dwelling fire. Chief A quickly followed by the Engine were first arriving reporting the smoke showing, and a fire on the first floor with 2 adolescent occupants just escaping. The first line went quickly into operation before mutual aid units were arriving quickly knocking the fire and containing it to the kitchen and living room. Engine 148 laid the supply line to Engines 152 and 128. The main body of fire was out in under 10 minutes. 3 animals were in the home at the time, 2 made it out and 1 was transported to Plains Animal Hospital by Medic 2 with a condition unknown. Solid work by companies 148 (Jenkins), 167 (Plains), 128 (Exeter), and 143 (Hughestown) assisting on the job.

Santa Visits Laflin

12/18/16 Santa arrived in town with a parade of all the Laflin Fire vehicles and then enjoyed the party at Saint Maria Goretti Church. The Laflin Rec Board as always did a great job providing gifts, pizza and cookies for all.

Congrats to Asst Chief Drew Malvizzi who received his National Registry Emergency Medical Technician and his Pro Board Firefighter 1 certification

The 152 ATV is now in service!

Thanks to a grant from the Geisinger Medical Center, Laflin Fire has put in service a All Terrain Vehicle. It is fully equipped with 2 way radio, lighting equipment and more.

Laflin Fire sponsors Vehicle Rescue/Vehicle Fire Class

4/17/16Members spend the afternoon training on Vehicle Rescue and Vehicle Fires. Members of Laflin, Jenkins Twp and Exeter Borough worked on vehicle stabilization, extrication and vehicle firefighting. Thanks to RM Recovery for the donation of vehicles for today's training exercise.

April 9th 2016 Bailer Fire in the 152 District

4/9/16The Engine and Chief along with the structure assignment were once again at 1 Passan Drive in the Borough for a reported machinery fire inside the building. The engine was first arriving confirming a fire in the bailer with heavy overhaul needed. Hughestown and Jenkins companies assisted with the fire while Plains Twp handled the ventilation duties. Thanks to all companies that responded in to assist. Units cleared after approx 2 hours.

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Laflin Fire releases year end video and fire report

Thanks to Captain Drew Malvizzi for another great video review

Click on the link below for the 2015 Laflin Fire Department Yearly Report

Congrats to Chief Jeff and his crew on winning best appearing utility at the Sept Brownsville Parade!

Laflin Fire works Santa Parade and Party

The Laflin Fire Department took Santa around town with an escort of all the Laflin Fire vehicles, members then joined the Jolly Old Elf at a party at Saint Maria Goretti Church Hall and enjoyed a delicious meal of cookies and milk. The kids all got a great gift and made ornaments, colored special pictures, and even got reindeer dust to take home. Thanks to the Laflin Rec Board for a great job as always in hosting this event. Members participating from left: Mike Delia, Lieutenant, Matt Delia , Firefighter, Joe Boos, Firefighter, Marc Malvizzi Jr , Firefighter, Drew Malvizzi Captain, Marc Malvizzi , Fire Chief, Jody Reinard, Rescue Chief, Noelle Koveleski, Treasurer, Jamie Andrews , Secretary/Firefighter Front row is Santa, Casey Kovaleski, JP Reinard, Jonathan and Joseph Andrews, Future Firefighters

2016 Officers

2016 Officers

Front Row : Jody Reinard Rescue Chief Marc Malvizzi Fire Chief

Back Row : Jamie Andrews Secretary Drew Malvizzi Captain

Mike Delia Vice President/Lieutenant Noelle Koveleski Treasurer

Machine Fire again in 1st due

11/10/15

Midnight Box in the First Due:

Just after midnight the box was send to 1 Passan Drive in the Borough for a Commercial Fire Alarm at Bldg 2, Green Fiber. The Engine was first arriving with smoke showing upgrading it to a fire in the building. Units went to work on 3 machine fires in the building stretching lines and gaining access to areas of the machines. Chief 148/Capt 152 handled Interior Operations Command while Chief 143/Asst.Chief 152 handled IC and Accountability. Units operated for approx 90 minutes overhauling and ventilating the building before returning. Thanks to Jenkins Twp 148, Plains Twp Fire and Rescue 167, Hughestown 143 and Pittston Twp Fire 166 on the assist.

First Due Commercial Building Fire

9/19/2015 Engine and Chief along with the first due assignment was alerted to 1 Passan Drive in Laflin for a reported commercial fire. 152 Engine was first arriving and stretching with smoke showing from side A. Engine 1 laid the bed of 1400' of 4" supply and the 3" setback line and went to work on 2 machines that had active fire. Engines 148 (Jenkins) and 143 (Hughestown) then went to work stretching lines and putting a knock on the fire. Plains Truck and Rescue assisted in ventilation and overhaul. The volunteers operated for approx 3 hours before returning to service.Thank you to all companies that assisted on the incident! Jenkins, Hughestown, Plains Twp and Pittston Medic 29

Laflin Fire Department Awarded AFG Grant

The Laflin Fire Department has been notified by FEMA that our application to replace 4 15 year old air packs has been approved. The department will receive $23,528.00 and must provide a $1176.00 match This is the 2nd year in a row the department has received this grant, last year the LVFD was able to replace 10 sets of aging bunker gear.

Rescue and Chief work Mock Car Accident at Pittston Area High School

The Rescue, Engine and Chief were invited to the Pittston Area High School by its Stand Tall Club to assist in this years Mock Accident to raise awareness for drunk driving and making safe decisions on prom night. The Rescue along with Jenkins Twp Fire and Police, Pittston Twp Fire, EMS and Police and Pittston Regional Ambulance and Police worked to extricate victims and give students a real prospective during a serious vehicle accident.

Engine and Chief called into Jenkins Twsp on the Commercial Job

5/13/15 The Engine and Chief were sent to Thompson Street in Jenkins for a working commercial fire. Due to hazardous chemicals burning in the facility, the Pittston Area High School was evacuated. Crews operated for approx 7 hours before being released.

Laflin Fire Trains at Luz County PSTI

4/11/15 - The Laflin Fire Department hosted a Structural Burn Session this week at Luzerne County Public Safety Training Facility. The class was lead by Chief Brian Mandak of the Hazleton Fire Department, with assistance by John Zagarski from the Nanticoke Fire Department, along with Chief Aulisio from Old Forge, also Paramedic Brian Bloom and Instructor Paul Klecha from the Kingston Fire Department. The department spent 16 hours this week learning tactics for structural fire fighting including multiple live fire drills on Saturday the 11th.

Members of the Laflin Fire Department took the Easter Bunny around Laflin in a parade of all the Laflin fire vehicles , then enjoyed the party at Saint Maria Goretti Church. Thanks to the Laflin Rec Board for all their hard work to make all the holiday parties a enjoyable time for all

01/12/15 The Engine, Rescue and Chief just cleared its third working job in 3 days. The Engine was requested by Eng.148 to Westminister Road in area 48 (Jenkins) for a working fire in a residential dwelling. The Engine arrived simultaneously with Jenkins Engine to find a 1 1/2 story bylevel structure with heavy fire conditions from the garage area extending into the house. The Engine stretched the 2 1/2" and 1 3/4" attack lines to begin attack. 152 crews attempted to make a push into the structure with 148 but was pulled back as the 1st floor collapsed. Operations then went defensive. Units operated for appox 8 hours before returning to service. Another long night of cleanup for the volunteers. Also see the video footage from the Engine Officer's helmet mounted camera

Engine Company on water supply then 2 rekindles

1/10/15

The Engine Company was tasked with water supply fill site then 2 rekindles for a structure fire in Bear Creek. Engine filled 18 tankers over 4 hours then was re located to fire scene to assist in over haul.

Laflin Fire releases year end report

and video

The Laflin Fire Department ended 2014 with it’s largest monthly call volume and largest yearly volume in it’s history. The department responded to 34 calls in December and 230 calls for 2014.

Also in 2014 the department noted the following additions to it’s fleet:

Added a new Chevrolet Tahoe Fire Command / QRS vehicle

Added a Haulmark trailer for use at large incidents. The trailer carries large qtys of absorbent , booms and pads for spills, portable generators , pumps , brush fire clothing and much more

The Fire Department operates independently and almost solely relies on residents donations. The department appreciates the $7100.00 received from Laflin Borough annually. The borough also provides a EMT / Firefighter Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm. This person also handles all the day to day maintenance of the borough . The borough allocation amount almost covers the departments yearly insurance payment. The departments Door to Door Fund Drive letter will go out late January, please be as generous as you can. The department has taken on yearly payments of $20,000.00 for it’s rescue / pumper and QRS unit.

The fire departments year end report and year in review video are below, thank you to Lt Drew Malvizzi for another great year end video:

12/18/14 Engine Co rolls for its Second Job of the day: The Engine responded to its second working fire today to Divorce Court in the Heather Highlands Trailer Park for a confirmed working structure fire. The Engine arrived on the scene just behind the first due engine and dropped a supply line to Pittston City (165) Engine. The Engine crew was again immediately sent to work assisting the interior crews in suppression and extensive overhaul. While on scene, the Rescue Squad and Car was sent to a MVA on Rt.315 in the Borough. No injuries were reported at the accident. Again, great job by all Jenkins Twp, Pittston City and Laflin Fire Department Crews on another good stop. The Engine returned to service after approx 3 hours.

Working Fire in the 148

12/18/14 Early Morning Job in Area 48: The Engine and Chief were sent to ACS Christian Manor Personal Care in Jenkins Township for a reported Commercial Structure Fire. 148 Truck was first arriving reporting heavy fire conditions on the 3rd division. 152 Engine crews immediately were sent to work, stretching a primary setback line and high rise pack to the third floor and assisted in knocking down the fire with Pittston City and Jenkins. The Engine also split crews and assisted in secondary search on the buildings 4 floors. The Engine and Chief remained on the scene assisting Jenkins with suppression, overhaul, and checking for hotspots for approx 3 hours. All 69 of the buildings residents were evacuated safely with only minor injuries reported.

Full Day of training hosted by Jenkins Fire

The 152 crew took part in a full day of training at soon to be demolished flood homes on River Rd Jenkins Twsp. Ladders , ventilation, hose line advancement, bail outs, roof work were some of the many topics covered.

Squad 152 sold to Crucible Fire Dept in Crucible Pa

Squad 152 has relocated to the Crucible Fire Department in Crucible Pa. Crucible is near the West Virginia border about an hour south of Pittsburgh. Congratulations to Chief Jeff and his staff on their new vehicle.

Along with the Command Vehicle, the department also received the Special Operations Trailer. This will carry all necessary equipment for special incidents such as Haz Mat incidents and Pumping Details. Stop by and take a look!

Last Incident: 10/24/13 The Engine, Rescue Squad and Chief were dispatched to Pittston Ave/Laflin Road for a reported train on fire. Jenkins and Pittston City Engine's were already on the road investigating looking for the call in their cov...erage. PD confirmed the fire to be behind Valley Distribution Building 1. Engine 1 was first arriving with 1 train locomotive engine fully involved. 152E1 went to work stretching an 1 3/4" attack line to begin extinguishment on the right side of the locomotive. 148E1 stretching an 1 3/4" foam line to the left side. Units had the main body of fire extinguished in approx 20 minutes. Units remained on the scene for approx 2 hours controlling hot spots and assisting the conductor. Thanks to Pittston City and Jenkins Engines for the assistance

Laflin Fire ISO rating soars to a 5 !

The results are in! The Laflin Volunteer
Fire Department has soared to a 5 rating from ISO, a fire department rating
agency that provides ratings to insurance companies in setting fire insurance
rates. There are 2864 fire departments
rated in Pennsylvania, the highest percentage are 737 departments with a rating
of 9. To put this in perspective of how difficult it is to achieve the highest
score of 1, Plains Township was just issued a 4 after many upgrades to their
training and equipment and the addition of their new ladder truck, putting them
with other cities like Bethlehem, Kingston, Scranton and Erie. Wilkes Barre has
the highest local rating at 3, joining just 25 others in Pa with a 3. All of
these departments have a 24/7 paid staff. Only 1 Pa department has a 1, and 2 Pa
Departments have a 2 rating.

Laflin Fire Chief Marc Malvizzi said:
“This is a testament to the hard work of the Laflin Volunteers who strive for
excellence with training, equipment and safety.
With over 2000 hours of training in the last two years alone, most Pro
Board Certified FF1, FF2, and Haz Mat courses, and equipment upgrades of a new
QRS/Brush unit in 2011, and a Rescue Pumper in 2012, the LVFD stands ready to
serve Laflin and surrounding communities with the best in fire protection”.

The Engine, Rescue Squad and Fire Command were struck along with all first alarm companies to 1 Passan Drive in Laflin at Valley Distribution for a reported Working Commercial Structure Fire. Plains Twp Truck, Pittston Tw...p Rescue and Laflin Engine were the first arriving compaines with a 1 story commercial with fire showing from a Tractor Trailer near the structure with fire traveling up the wall. Units quickly went to work stretching an 1 3/4" attack line to get a knock on the fire while the 152 Engine crews along with 166 and 112 went interior to check for extension. 167T1 went to the roof while the interior crews worked on venting the warehouse. Units operated for approx 2 hours before releasing the first alarm companies. Special thanks to Pittston Township, Avoca, and Plains Township for the assistance.

Members took the Easter Bunny around town with a parade of all Laflin Fire Vehicles. Then spent time at the after party. Back row from from left is Rich Lewis, Landen Kennedy, Bill Kennedy, the Easter Bunny, Marc Malvizzi, Markie Malvizzi Drew Malvizzi, Greg Kaspriski, 1st row is Sue Kennedy

Late Saturday Rollover - Icy Road Conditions

3/16/13 10PM - Rescue, Squad and Fire Command responded to Buca Del Vino parking lot for a MVA , vehicle reported to have rolled three times. On scene Fire Command reported patient self extricated. Rescue and Squad confirmed no injuries in 2nd vehicle found to have crashed minutes before, same location due to ice conditions on bridge. Patient turned over to Medic 2A. Squad and Rescue crews assisted tow, setup flares and used absorbant and salt to ease heavy ice conditions on bridge awaiting arrival of PenDot

Late Night Pin Job in the Borough

Last Alarm: 2/19/13 "Late Night Pin Job in the Borough" Laflin Rescue 1, Engine 1, Squad and Fire Command responded to the area of Laflin Road and Main Street for an MVA with Injuries. While responding units would be advised of confirmed Entrapment. Rescue 1 was first arriving to find 1 vehicle into a tree with 1 patient entraped. Rescue 1 quickly stabilized the vehicle and put the Amkus Cutters and Spreaders into service to begin extrication. Rescue 1 would have the patient extricated and into the care of EMS in approx 5 minutes. Units operated for approx 2 hours before returning to service.

Laflin Volunteer Fire Department 2012 Year in Review

Early Christmas Morning Wreck in the Boro

12/25/12. Early Christmas Morning Wreck in the Boro:

Laflin Chief and Squad responded to Rt.315/Laflin Road in the Boro for a 1 Vehicle MVA, Vehicle over an embankment. Squad Co. arrived to find 1 vehicle over an embankment with no patient found. Squad assisted RM Recovery with the Tow along with Traffic Control. Squad cleared after approx 2 hours.

Engine and Rescue Due on the Working Job in Jenkins Twp

Last Call: 12/16/12. Laflin Engine and Rescue responded to Heather Highlands Trailer Park at the request of Jenkins Township Command for a 2 trailers fully involved. Laflin Engine arrived and hand laid 350' of 3'' supply to Pittston City Engine and the Rescue hand laid 100ft of 3'' supply line to Jenkins Twp Engine. Laflin Engine shuttled water from the hydrant to the fire 3 additional times. Crews would also work on the exterior to assist in finding hotspots and overhaul. The Engine and Rescue were released after approx 2 hours